text:
Write Review
My Account
Manage Account
Compare General Auto Companies
out of
Reviews & Complaints
Most Popular
More Options >
More filter options:
Repair Service
Share this page [+]
Goodyear Viva 2 Trash
Posted by Microman188 on 06/09/2008
So Goodyear has done it now, they have hired an overseas company to make their Wal-mart tires. I have first hand experience as that says 3/4 of them are junk. I bought a set of Goodyear's three weeks ago and they have left me stranded 3 different times. They blow out quick as well as vibrate and make a nice whap whap whap sound until they do. Goodyear will not offer a warranty and Wal-mart will not honor theirs all over the country. They will not honor mine yet on the 3rd tire because they think its my driving causing it.
I've got news for them they are gonna have to prove I'm driving in my sleep, take the tire or have it inserted as a suppository because the Goodyear Viva 2 is the worst tire I have ever seen. I'm gonna go in tomorrow and try to get cash back because I won't let them to mount another Chinese [junk] on my car. Ever
Was this review helpful?
Read 3 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by Radman67 on 2008-10-18:
The Goodyear Viva 2 is a good tire for the money. The tire is made here in the USA by goodyear, not "some overseas country". Do your reasearch b4 slamming a product. Try looking at the sidewall for country of orgin like I did.
Posted by Must love good buys! on 2008-11-18:
PLeas read my VIVA 2 review.
My brand new tire failed almost immediately.
I am planning a class action suit against Walmart if we can prove they know these tires are defective.
Posted by GenuineNerd on 2008-12-15:
The Goodyear Viva 2's I have (P195/70R14, on a Chevy Cavalier) are holding up well so far. Except for one flat (which Wal-Mart repaired for free since I bought the road hazard coverage), the tires are performing well...I have 14,000 miles on them so far. And my Viva 2's are made in the USA.
Close comments
Add reply
Research Goodyear Viva tires before you buy!
Posted by Tweetr on 09/26/2011
I bought a set of Goodyear Viva tires. I have 50,000 miles on them, but my steering wheel started vibrating so I stopped at the local Goodyear store to have them check everything out. They told me that the right front tire was "separating". However, even though they make them for Walmart, they don't sell them. He said that they haven't sold them for 16-17 years!
Goodyear would not stand behind their product. They said that I had to go back to Walmart. So I did. While I waited.....for 1 1/2 hours. I reviewed my options and did some online searching. Seems that I'm not the only one who has this problem! Goodyear and Walmart both know of the safety issue, but continue to manufacture them and sell them!
I then found out that all Walmart was going to do was discount the price on another Goodyear Viva tire. I decided not to pay for defective tires that would have to be replaced in a year or so, and deal with the lousy service as well. I walked out. Hope you all do too! Safe driving to you!
Update: It's actually been 2 1/2 years, not 1 1/2. But in answer to the question posed in the comments, yes, I guess I did drive an average of 1600 miles a month! Wow! But the reason that I say I would be back in a year to go through this whole thing again is from other peoples reviews....I do have 3 other tires that the service man from Goodyear said were going to do the same thing. The warranty with these tires is 65,000 miles.
Was this review helpful?
Read 3 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by bcd on 2011-09-26:
Warranties are prorated throughout the tire industry so a discount is typical.
"I decided not to pay for defective tires that would have to be replaced in a year or so"
Do you drive 50,000 miles a year?
Posted by raven2010 on 2011-09-26:
What was the warranty on the tires? How many miles or years were covered?
Posted by GenuineNerd on 2011-09-26:
The Viva 2 (and the pricier Viva Authority) are both warranted for 65,000 miles by Walmart. I had Viva 2's on my 2004 Cavalier, and noticed the road noise increasing as the miles wore on. At 60,000 miles I replaced them with Bridgestone Weatherforce tires from Sears. The 2007 Cobalt I'm now driving came with almost-new Viva Authority tires from the previous owner...the Viva Authority is Walmart's top-of-the-line tire...I think it's similar to Goodyear's Assurance line. So far, so good with the Viva Authority's...only time will tell if they get worse with the miles.
Close comments
Add reply
Goodyear Viva 2 Tires for Toyota Sienna are dangerous!!!
Posted by Lalapo on 02/04/2010
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY -- Hi, I had two new year tires from Walmart of Goodyear Viva 2 brand. I also purchased the road hazard policy from Walmart for accidental damage coverage of Tires.
I drove few hundred miles on the tires this month of January 2010. One of the tires blew out due to nail in sidewall of tire and steel lining showing out of treads on the tire. I went back to Walmart and they refused to replace the tire. They had a ridiculous statement of uneven wear on tire, so they cannot replace the tire even though I had the road insurance policy with Walmart.
This was third tire on Goodyear Viva 2 in last two years. The Walmart manager and his two associates ([snip - no names - please be respectful]) started arguing with me back and forth on this tire. The tire was of extreme poor quality.
Was this review helpful?
Read 10 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-02-04:
You had a nail in the tire? Which Walmart associate do you think put it there?
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-02-04:
LS, hopefully it was the 'some queer guy'. I think he is entitled.
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-02-04:
LadyScot, You crack me up. You do know what a "road hazard wrranty" is, correct? You do realize walmart sells "road hazard warranty", yes?
In case you are not aware I'll post the warranty :
"Road Hazard Warranty
The Road Hazard Warranty is just $9.76 per tire and covers:
* Unforeseen road hazards
* Flat repairs
* Free replacement of non-repairable tires within the first 25% of tread wear "
You see it really doesn't matter how the nail got into the tire it is supposed to be covered.
Posted by Sparticus on 2010-02-04:
I just watched an interesting video on the age of "new" tires being sold. It was done by a investigative news group. Apparently there is a number on the inside wall of tires that say when they were manufactured. Tires that sit on the shelf for 6-7 years can rot internally before they are ever used. They did a random test and found tires 5-7 years old being sold at places all over, including Walmart.
You have to look at the number on the inside wall. If it says "171". That means it was made in the 17th week of 1991. If it says, "1501" that means it was made in the 15th week of 2001. Etc.
Have a look the next time you buy tires.
Posted by goduke on 2010-02-04:
If the tire blew out that badly, what was left to show the uneven wear? Glad you did't get injured when it went.
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-02-04:
Stew, that time I was actually trying to be funny. It was just the way the OP wrote the complaint....or maybe the way I read it.
I don't work TLE so I know nothing about the tire warranty.
Posted by lalapo on 2010-02-05:
Sparticus, goduke, stew and kenpopcorn- thank you all for posting good information and sharing my pain in response to my post.
LadyScot- thank you for making this forum live and interesting.
I have already lodged a complaint with Walmart Corporate Headquarters and so far they have been nice and helpful in looking into tire safety issue.
I humbly request all consumers of Goodyear Viva 2 tires to post their feedback on this forum/NHTSA regarding this product. After googling reviews/ratings on Goodyear Viva 2, in my opinion, Walmart should immediately recall these tires.
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-02-05:
See, this is the reason I don't purchase extended or extra anythings on anything. It doesn't seem like anyone honors the extra warranties or guarentees. It's like taking a match to good hard earned money. I did purchase one on my Honda, though.
Posted by redmx3racer on 2010-02-05:
One piece of lacking info is how many miles these tires have on them. The op states he drove a few hundred miles this month-but how many miles were driven on them before that? The op also mentioned something about it being the 3rd tire in 2 years.
If the tires are wearing fast enough were the steel is showing on parts of the tread afer only a few hundred miles (assuming they are new tires) there is a severe issue with the vehicle, and the OP should notice a handling issue. I'd start with getting the alignment checked-they will also look at the toe in/out. Then go from there. To me, it sounds like a vehicle issue, not a tire issue. Even if the tires are a year or so old-get the alignment checked-and always rotate your tires per manufacturer specifications.
Posted by lalapo on 2010-02-05:
redmx3racer- I got three tires replaced,two in front and one in rear passenger and got them rotated. In front, the tires tread did not wear at all. The sidewalls of tires were weak. On two of three tire there were bubbles on sidewall after 5000 miles and Walmart reluctantly replaced the tires.
The tire I am currently talking about is fairly new tire with hardly any wear on treads of tire. The problem I suspect is Goodyear viva 2 tires sidewalls are poorly built. As I have posted before, the nail on the inner side of the tire collapsed the steel lining of sidewall of the Goodyear Viva 2. **This is not an alignment issue**.
My poster complies with postings from several other customers who have purchased the Walmart tires.
Btw, I have fourth BF Goodrich tire on my vehicle purchased from Costco 3 years back, which is working ok.
Close comments
Add reply
Do Not Buy Tires From Goodyear
Posted by Nlm2383 on 07/20/2009
I purchased 4 new tires from Goodyear on Charlotte Pike in Nashville, TN. About a month and a half ago, I was leaving for work and noticed my tire was a little flat. I stopped and put some air in it, but by time I got to work, it was just as low as the first time. I called Goodyear in Brentwood, where I work, and they said someone would come out and put air in it so I could drive to their store and have it looked at. The valve stem was broken and leaking, so they charged me $23 to fix it. Here we are a month and a half later and I managed to get a screw in one of my other tires just a couple days ago, took it to the Goodyear in Belle Meade, another $23 to repair.
Monday afternoon, I'm driving down the road and a driver in another car pulls up and says "You know you have a flat tire, right?" So, I went to Goodyear in Brentwood again and asked if there was any kind of warranty because paying $23 for a third time would practically be the cost of a new tire by now. The guy never really answered me, just said they'd look at it. An hour and a half later, with NO other customers in the store, they finally called me back up to the counter and said "$23.37 please". What the hell... are you serious? So $69.54 later and 3 tires have been repaired. They told me that my rim was bent, but I have not hit anything with that tire. The valve stem was leaking again and for the second time, on a different tire, I had to pay to replace something that isn't exactly my fault.
A nail or screw would be different, but I have no control over the valve stem. When walking out of the store after being ripped off for a 3rd time, the man at the counter had the gall to say "Come back and see us." I looked at him and said "I'll be going to Sams Club next time. Since I'm a member, it'll be $5 or $6 or even possibly free." As he was trying to argue with me, I walked out the door. Anymore of his verbal spew would have been enough to send me over the edge. Too bad the location on Charlotte Pike closed down. Looks like I'll be taking all my business elsewhere. The employees at the Brentwood Goodyear / Gemini Tire are rude and the company they work for are money grubbers.
Was this review helpful?
Read 3 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by saj80 on 2009-07-20:
First, Goodyear sold you the tire only; the installation shop installed the valve stems, so not sure why you're upset with Goodyear on this issue. Second, unless you purchased the road hazard coverage with your tires, if it was available, then I'm not sure why you expect the shop to repair the tire with the screw in it for free.
Posted by skelly39 on 2009-07-20:
Wait a sec. You got a screw in your tire. Not their fault. And if it was defective the first time, why did you pay for it? Why didn't you ask them then about replacing the defective tire?
Posted by BokiBean on 2009-07-20:
"Come back and see us" is rude?
Close comments
Add reply
Why can't they just admit when they made a mistake?
Posted by PLM1973 on 11/29/2006
BOTHELL, WASHINGTON -- A few years ago I took my car into the Goodyear service station in the Canyon Park area of Bothell, WA. I had made an appt. to have a full tune-up done, and in addition, replace all 4 tires. I dropped it off and walked home (about a mile) because they said the job would take them several hours due to it being a busy day. About 1/2 an hour after I got home, the front desk person called me and she said that the tires my car needed weren't in stock. I felt like they should have had them there since I'd made an appointment and all, but what can you do? So I asked her how long it would take to get the tires in. She said 3 to 4 days.
Of course, I would rather not wait so I asked her if there was anything else we could do...maybe have them transferred today from another nearby Goodyear. She said they couldn't do that, but that they did have some tires in stock that were of a lower speed rating. Now let me say that I don't know a heck of a lot about cars, but this seemed fishy to me. I asked her, "Is that safe? Can that be done without harming the car?" She said "Yep. It's no big deal to downgrade the tires. In fact, it will be cheaper for you."
So I agreed. Big mistake. I got my car from them later that day and as soon as I drove out of the parking lot I noticed my car was pulling to the left really hard. I immediately turned around, drove back in and explained that the car was pulling to the left. I asked her if they had aligned the car after putting the tires on and she said yes. Just to be sure she had the mechanics check the alignment. They could find nothing wrong. I then explained to her that the car was not pulling before I brought it in and now it was, therefore logic says it must be something Goodyear had done. She said, and I quote, "We didn't cause this problem. There is clearly some other mechanical problem with your car and we can't fix it. You need to take it to another garage." I should note that when this happened, my car was about 3 1/2 years old and had *never* had any mechanical problems (at 6 1/2 years now, I still have never had a problem except this one).
I was pretty angry but you can't MAKE someone work on your vehicle. So I took it to another garage, one that specializes in Subarus. I explained the situation to them and they said they'd have a look. As soon as the mechanic had it up on the lift, he came out and said, "This car has the wrong kind of tires on it. It requires a higher rated tire. You can't go down in ratings. You have to get the correct tires put on it and until you do, I would not drive it on the freeway. It's unsafe at high speeds." And of course, they charged me $70 for their time.
I took it back to Goodyear with the paperwork explaining the problem from the other mechanic. The front desk woman got flustered and first told me that the other garage was wrong. Lower rated tires were fine and I should just go away. Then she said, "How do we even know it's actually pulling? I only have your word for this." I handed her the keys and said "Drive it yourself." She refused but she did get a mechanic from their shop to come out with me. Now this is the fun part...we get out on the road and he says "Yeah this thing is really pulling...so what's the deal here? What's the situation?" Apparently she hadn't explained the scenario to him. All she had told him was to ride with us and verify if the car was pulling. So I told him about the lower tire ratings and he IMMEDIATELY interrupted me and said "Oh no! You can't do that. You can't put a lower rated tire on this car. I can't believe she told you that. She really should know better." Her own mechanic busted her!
We got back and I finally got Goodyear to agree to replace the tires with the correct ones. I had to pay the fee to upgrade of course which is fine; the correct ones were more expensive tires after all. However, I felt that Goodyear should take $70 off the price given that I had to pay another garage $70 to get them to admit their mistake. They refused. I was told "You went to that other garage by your own choice. We didn't tell you to go someplace else." But the thing is...they did tell me to go to another garage! When I asked to speak to their manager I was told they didn't currently have a manager and that he had been fired the week before. No wonder the place was in a shambles.
I tried to write corporate to correct the problem. I explained it and laid it all out to them as I did here. I even attached copies of my receipts from both Goodyear visits and my visit to the other garage (with the part that explained the mistake by Goodyear). The response? About what you'd expect: A letter thanking me for being a good customer a few coupons for $10 off an oil change. Like I'm ever going back to Goodyear to use those coupons!
I think what bothers me the most is even in the end, that front desk person wouldn't admit her mistake. She wanted me to drive off in a car that was unsafe to drive, all because she refused to admit she'd been wrong. I also wish corporate had been willing to make some real effort to make up for the problem, but oh well. Goodyear has pretty much lost a customer for life as far as I'm concerned. They may overall be a good company, but it only takes one negative experience like this to put a bad taste in your mouth for dealing with them.
Was this review helpful?
Read 10 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-11-29:
Good thing you found this website to complain a few years after the incident.
Posted by PLM1973 on 2006-11-29:
Thanks, pirate, for that helpful insight. In the future, I won't tell anyone about my bad experiences at a business, that way they too can learn on their own. Way to be helpful.
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-11-29:
I guess you mistook my sincerity. You're welcome.
Posted by David on 2006-11-30:
All tire speed ratings are fine for normal driving. "R" rated tires are the typically available low speed rated tire and they are rated for a 106 MPH maximum speed. Even if you go with a "P" rated tire, one grade up from a temporary spare, it is rated for 93 MPH. Unless you drive at excessive speeds, this should not be a problem for you. The only tire problems that should cause the car to pull one way or the other is if the tire pressures are not correct, the tire sizes are not matched, or a tire is defective.
I agree that this problem was not handled well by Goodyear Service. They should have at least performed some preliminary diagnostics such as rotating the tires to see if the symptoms changed.
Posted by Ponie on 2006-11-30:
Pirate, PLM seems to let them pile up for a few years before mentioning them. Check out two other complaints he's been hanging on to for quite a while. Maybe recently retired, too much time on his hands, and this is his new hobby?
Posted by Slimjim on 2006-11-30:
After reading this, I would have said pretty much what David did. To have a pull has to be an improper inflated front tire or one has a defect. Even if they were the wrong size than designed for the car, their consistent sizing wouldn't give reason to favor and pull. The speed rating has nothing to do with it and although in the end, the first set of tires were the culprit, that second dealer's opinion reasoning sounds more wrong {sic} than anything the lady at the counter at Goodyear said.
Posted by PLM1973 on 2006-11-30:
Well as I said, I don't know a lot about cars or tires. The tires on my car are of the "V" rating. The ones they replaced them with, if I remember correctly were "P" rated. That's a pretty substantial change. I do tend to trust what the 2nd mechanic had to say. My car is a Subaru and they're a "Subaru only" garage. That's all they work on and, in the area where I live, they have an extremely good reputation for doing excellent work (admittedly at a higher price than most other garages charge).
Posted by PLM1973 on 2006-11-30:
Ponie, reading comprehension is your friend. I posted 2 complaints and 1 compliment (the latter for a company that treated me very well), not 3 complaints. As for when the events occurred, I don't see how that's relevant. Just because something happened a year ago or two years ago instead of last week, that doesn't mean it should be forgotten. Plus, I just found this website about two weeks ago and I think it's a great forum for warning people about which companies treat their customers poorly. It is, after all, called "my3cents".
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-11-30:
PLM, good job. Good job posting this and good job spotting the poeple on here that try to discredit others. I also had a horrible experience with a local Goodyear store on Dixie Highway in Louisville a few years back. I went in for a routine brake job. Immediately after lifting my car off the ground, the mechanic called me into the bay and showed me all of the things "wrong" with my front end. He used the normal amount of play in some areas as a scare tactic, telling me I need over $800 worth of work or I wouldn't be safe. I refused and drove the car 3 more years with no problems. I will never go to Goodyear again.
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-11-30:
I was charged a "service fee" for "rags and supplies" at Goodyear once when I got a flat repaired, tires rotated and an oil change. I believe the fee was close to TEN BUCKS! I was outraged!? Ten bucks worth of rags? "Well, that's just a standard charge, which is a percentage of your bill - all of the garages do that." I've only bought tires at SAM's club ever since. They come with FREE lifetime puncture repair and tire balance/rotation. As to the "pulling" on the poster's complaint - I'd have to wager that the front end had different tire sizes installed, one larger than the other. That would make the car seemingly pull to one side, while not showing any abnormality in the front-end alignment.
Close comments
Add reply
Store Manager Charges $90 an Hour for Inexperience Auto Techs Work Instead of Real Mechanics.
Posted by Abel.vanmeter on 12/25/2013
KAILUA KONA, HAWAII -- Goodyear Tire in Kailua Kona HI is a ripoff. I take my wife's car to them for a $60.00 dollar diagnostic check cause her car wouldn't start sometimes. Store manager says I need need a new catalyst converter, after $700.00 dollars, wrong part, car still doesn't start. Manager says I need need new battery cables and vacuum hoses, $60.00 dollars later, car still doesn't start. Manager says I need another diagnostic check, another $60.00, then manager says I need a new starter. Starter $150.00, car starts, yeah, oh oh, car dies down the road. Take back to Goodyear. After 1 month at Goodyear shop, manager says car is ready. My wife picks up car on the way back to work, motor protector cover underneath engine rips off underbelly and flies under the tires and into oncoming traffic. Notified manager, she sent out 2 auto techs (kids) who ended up watching me fix it with zip ties. My wife finally gets on road to work, the car overheats. I open the hood and notice a hole in the radiator.
Don't go to Goodyear Tire Kailua Kona HI.
Was this review helpful?
Add reply
Review Link:
Tires & Service Expertise
Posted by Geragsdale on 05/08/2013
OKATIE, SOUTH CAROLINA -- Tires did not last long. My main complaint is that said I needed to change my transmission oil. I started having transmission problems a couple of weeks later. After consulting with a transmission repair shop and numerous websites and mechanics, and even the new manager of the Goodyear center, they all said the fluid should not have been change. I had to have transmission rebuilt(in my Honda Accord). I asked Goodyear what training guidelines they give their mechanics. They wouldn't tell me. After much research my conclusion is that there is not much training by Goodyear. I think that the managers of car services like Goodyear, Firestone, Jiffy Lube, etc are good for oil changes, tires if you like their brand, & wiper blade replacements. Nothing else. The managers & mechanics must get paid based on the total number services they do. I think local repair shops owned by local people want to be in business for many years and they know their reputation must stay good for them to stay on business. The local Goodyear service center had 2 managers while I was trying to get them address my issue. The only response was "if I had been changing your transmission fluid, I would have
had questions".
Was this review helpful?
Read 1 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by nikalseyn on 2013-05-09:
You are correct about only having them sell you tires, replacing windshields, and perhaps changing your oil. As for your tranny problems, you are non-specific as to the type of problems experienced after they changed the fluid. Offhand, I might suspect they put the wrong fluid in---your owner's manual is rather specific as to type and anything else might well cause you problems. In any event, now you know not to go to These places for anything out of the ordinary.
Close comments
Add reply
Fortera Tires
Posted by Carljking on 04/26/2013
LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS -- I changed my tire purchase from Bridgestone tires to Goodyear Fortera tires. Immediately experienced road noise which sounded like a defective front wheel bearing. I'm not sure how loud the noise is as I have a hearing problem, so I questioned the dealer that sold me the tires and they told me that they were not aware of any noise problem.
Went to my BMW mechanic that has excellent hearing and after test driving my car told me the noise was coming from the Goodyear tires. Had them rotated but no relief.
I would NOT recommend any Goodyear product to any one.
Was this review helpful?
Read 4 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by fast327 on 2013-04-27:
I have a set of michelin tires that do the very same thing on certain highways. It may be the grooves that are put on new roads now and make a roaring sound. This set of tires I now have are filled with nitrogen instead of just plain air. I don't know if that is your case, or even it that would contribute to the noise.
Posted by trmn8r on 2013-04-27:
Looking at Tirerack.com's data, I didn't see evidence that this tire was reported as particularly noisy. The ratings for the SL version were excellent, for the HL good.
Posted by ok4now on 2013-04-27:
If you immediatley experienced road noise from the Goodyear tire this has to be the problem. IMO Bridgestone is a better tire that produces less road noise.
FYI: Filling your tires with nitrogen instead of just plain air has little if any benefit. The plain air that we breathe is 80% nitrogen. Do your tires really care about the extra 20% ? Does this really make a difference? I seriously doubt it.
Posted by mdogg on 2013-08-04:
I have a 2011 jeep Grand Cherokee that came with Fortera tires . The suv has 35000 miles and the tires produce a lot of road noise. They still have a few miles left to go but when it is time to replace them I will not buy this tire.
Close comments
Add reply
Ripped Off Again
Posted by AANTAUG on 09/15/2011
In December of 2009 I owned a pick up truck. It had a leaky exhaust so I brought it to Goodyear Auto Service Center on Route 23 in Butler, NJ.
Here is the story as told to the Better Business Bureau:
Consumer's Original Complaint :
I paid over $500 to have an exhaust problem fixed. The fix lasted only as long as it took to drive home. A bolt fell out and they refuse to fix the problem. I have since taken the vehicle off the road due to the fact that it doesn't run.
Desired Settlement: Refund of labor or fix what they broke at no additional charge.
Here is the response from the manager at Goodyear:
Customer complained of an exhaust noise from under car. There was a loud noise under car and an obvious hole in exhaust that needed to be replaced. After we replaced exhaust, we heard another noise coming from front of car. There was a crack in the manifold that was making a noise that couldn't be heard over the other exhaust noise. We don't do that kind of work in our shop and we explained that to the customer. He didn't want to hear it. He believes that we should pay for a repair that he absolutely needed and was shown. Unfortunately he had 2 problems. We fixed one but are unable to repair second. We are an honest shop and our customers come to us because we are fair an honest. This customer feels we should pay for his exhaust that had a hole in it, how is that fair. I'm sorry but that is stealing as far as I'm concerned and it's wrong. Unfortunately sometimes other things go wrong when you fix one item, our job is to let you know if we see something else, which we did. The customer just didn't want to spend anymore money. We did not break the customers vehicle, it came in that way. We fixed the obvious but unfortunately he had another issue. We explained what it was and recommended an exhaust specialty shop or dealer that could fix the other problem, but he just wanted a refund for the exhaust with the hole in it. That's not right. I would never ask for something for free if it was actually broken. If I replaced something that wasn't broken than I would agree. But in this case, a part was broken, we fixed it. We double checked and found something else that we couldn't fix. We were fair, honest and up front, how are we at fault. We are always willing to help and explain to customers. I don't know what more I can say.
My response to the manager:
They said the job was done and they promptly took my money. (They never said anything about another problem until I brought it back to them a week later.) The exhaust sounded good, just like normal. But by the time I got home it was louder. If they finished the job and it seemed good, then steadily got louder over the next couple days, it seems to me that there was a problem that wasn't there before. After I brought the vehicle back to complain, they were quick to lay blame on a cracked manifold even before they looked at it. I left the building but before leaving the parking lot, I decided to go back in argue their quick response. After the manager looked at it, he said that there was a crack in the manifold or a bolt was broken or missing and said they could do nothing about it. On the way home, I stopped by another mechanic and had them look at it. They noted that a bolt had either fallen out or was over tightened and broke off and he couldn't see any crack in the manifold. If Goodyear would have replaced the $4.00 bolt that they forgot to tighten or over tightened, I would have been happy. Instead they chose to lie and cover their mistakes and deny responsibility. At this point my vehicle is no longer registered or insured as it is not safe and will not pass inspection. It sits in my driveway awaiting my decision to sell it, send it to the junkyard or contact a lawyer. I don't expect Goodyear to refund me for the parts, but a refund on the labor charges would settle this complaint. Goodyear calls me a thief by trying to steal from them. I am not a thief. I am an honest, law abiding person who is tired of being ripped off on goods and services. They should own up to their responsibility and make good on their promise of good service.. I realize that their decision will probably stand which is why I have developed a web site devoted to big companies like Goodyear and others who take money that people work very hard for and provide inferior services. At least I will get satisfaction from getting the word out to watch out for these companies.
The outcome:
Absolutely nothing was done by Goodyear. They made no attempt to solve the problem. They didn't even offer a compromise. The better Business Bureau closed the case in February of 2010 as unresolved. The truck was due for inspection and would not pass in the condition it was in. I took it off the road, cancelled the insurance and turned in the license plates. I started using a car that was given to me by my elderly mother who had recently given up driving. The truck sat in the driveway for nearly a year until I finally decided to clean it up and sell it. It was bought by the first guy that came to look at it. The new owner had what turned out to be a broken bolt removed and a new one put in and as of mid 2011, it is still on the road.
Since my encounter with Goodyear in Butler, there have been other customers that filed complaints with the BBB. I sincerely believe that this is not the practice of all Goodyear service centers and I don't want to say that they are all bad, but I certainly will never go to another one just because of the way one manager treated me.
Was this review helpful?
Add reply
Review Link:
Wal Mart Goodyear Viva 2 Tires
Posted by on 08/21/2011
I drive 50k miles a year doing courier work in 2002 Chevy prizm, have used Goodyear Viva 2's from Wal Mart getting 66k miles out of them with excellent service and only one repairable flat. Also have them on a 2001 Toyota Prius much better tire than stock OEM Bridgestones RE92's that would only last 12-16k miles, Goodyear's should go 30-35k+.
Was this review helpful?
Read 4 Replies
Add reply
Review Link:
User Replies:
Close comments
Posted by Anonymous on 2011-08-21:
Excellent review! I'm glad to see that Walmart fulfilled your needs.
Posted by trmn8r on 2011-08-21:
I'm glad you have had good luck with them. Personally, I wouldn't buy anything made to be sold exclusively at WalMart. Goodyear makes like 30 different models, I don't see why what is sold at WalMart isn't one of them.
I use TireRack.com's user survey area to judge the tire I buy. They have several categories, such as winter traction, rain traction, vibration, tread life, etc, and then rank all the tires within a category. I have done this several times, and have found the ratings to be very accurate.
The Bridgestone tire that you mentioned has horrendous ratings - 19 out of 20 in its category, and overall "unacceptable".
Since the Viva tire is exclusive, it doesn't show up.
Posted by Skye on 2011-08-21:
Good review. Glad you are a satisfied Walmart customer!
Posted by GenuineNerd on 2011-08-22:
I managed to put over 60,000 miles on a set of Viva 2's...only two flats and one slow leak in that time frame. However, the road noise gets more noticeable as the miles go on. I had them on a 2004 Chevy Cavalier. The Viva 2's are similar to the Goodyear Conquests that the Cavalier came with when it was new. I now have a set of Bridgestone Weatherguard Plus tires on it from Sears, which I believe is similar to their Turanza line. So far, so good.
Close comments
Add reply
Next Page >
Top of Page
Next Page >
Consumer Resources
Company Responses
Site Rules
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Contact Us


text:
Some information is missing or invalid below.
Learn more.
Size : Please Select a Size
The straight and narrow. Passing on these great jeans would be a crime. Shop our full line of Levi's jeans at Kohls.com.
- Whiskering and frayed edges create a vintage look.
- Slim, straight leg adds a trendy touch.
- Cotton construction promises lasting comfort.
- Details:
- 5-pocket
- Zipper fly
- Cotton
- Machine wash
- Imported
- Promotional offers availabile online at Kohls.com may vary from those offered in Kohl's stores.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Logitech Performance Mouse M950t
Our most advanced tracking technology puts the power to achieve in your hands.
Work virtually anywhere—even on glass
The Darkfield Laser Sensor—a Logitech exclusive— tracks flawlessly where optical and standard laser mice fail.
Take control
With Hyper-fast scrolling and four programmable thumb buttons you'll get more done—more quickly—than ever before.
Connect with ease
You pop the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver in your notebook and leave it there. You can even add more devices. Plug it. Forget it. Add to it.
Do more with your Mac
Do more than point, click and scroll. You can use your mouse to launch Mission Control, switch between apps and much more.
Powerful, feature-filled and comfortable
Darkfield Laser Tracking
The world is your mouse pad. Enjoy smooth accurate cursor control in places where optical and standard laser mice fail, like glass desks (4 mm minimum thickness) and other high-gloss surfaces.
Hyper-Fast scrolling
Fly through long documents and Web pages with a flick of the nearly frictionless scroll wheel. Or shift to click-to-click mode for precise, line-by-line navigation of lists, slides and images.
Four thumb buttons
Jump between open windows and apps. Move back and forth through Web pages. Zoom in and out of pictures or maps. The four customizable thumb buttons help you do more, faster and easier than ever before.
You'll always have the power to get the job done. If you're running low on charge, just plug your mouse into your computer with the micro-USB recharging cable—even while you're using it.
Logitech Unifying receiver
The tiny wireless receiver is small enough to stay in your USB port when you move around. Plus, you can easily add up to six compatible wireless devices—without the hassle of multiple receivers.
Sculpted, right hand shape
The Performance Mouse MX supports your hand in a comfortable, natural position—hour after hour.
Logitech® Darkfield Laser Tracking™
Now, your mouse works where others don't - even on glass.
You work and play all over the place—and that means you're going to encounter all sorts of work surfaces. A glass desk or shiny table shouldn't stand in your way.
That's why we created Logitech® Darkfield Laser Tracking™, featured in the Logitech® Anywhere Mouse MX™ and then Logitech® Performance Mouse MX™.
Darkfield tracks on surfaces like clear glass* and lacquered desks that stump optical mice and standard laser mice. So now your mouse works wherever you do.
It's all in the details.
Optical and traditional laser mice use irregularities in the surface to track the direction and speed of your mouse. The more irregularities on a surface, the easier it is for the sensor to track your movements.
But use your mouse on a smooth, glossy surface like clear glass, and there just aren't enough imperfections for your standard mouse to work. This is where Darkfield Laser Tracking comes in. Darkfield uses the smallest possible details to create a micro-road map of the surface—so you get better precision on more surfaces.
Can this mouse do everything?
Just about. Keep in mind, however, that we haven't designed the first two mice with Darkfield Laser Tracking for gamers or for those working on laboratory-grade clean glass.
If you're making lighting-fast maneuvers and need gaming-grade cursor speed, take a look at the Logitech® G9x Laser Mouse.
And if you're working on exceptionally clean glass, you may have to wait until the dust settles. For surfaces with fewer than 44 microscopic details (per square millimeter) that are less than 5 µm wide and 1.5 µm thick—to give some context, a strand of human hair is about 100 µm wide—you may want to swipe your hand across the surface before using your mouse.
But for everyone else, Darkfield Laser Tracking gives you precise cursor control on virtually any surface—even glass.
*At least 4 mm thick.
Logitech® Unifying receiver
Plug it. Forget it. Add to it. You've got the Logitech® Unifying receiver.
And it's easy to add a compatible wireless keyboard or mouse to the same receiver. Build your ideal combo. Add something. Replace something. It's as simple as can be and you'll use only one USB port.
Uniting your setup
Your laptop is convenient. You use it on the couch, in the kitchen, at the coffee shop—wherever you want. Logitech makes your laptop as comfortable as it is convenient with portable mice and notebook-ready keyboards.
Plug it in
With the tiny wireless receiver, there's no need to plug and unplug when you're on the move. Or deal with the hassle of multiple receivers. The tiny Logitech® Unifying receiver stays in your notebook and lets you add devices as you need them.
Forget about it
The Unifying receiver is small and always ready. So small, in fact, you can leave it plugged into your USB port when you're on the move—without worrying about breaking or losing it.
Add to it
It's fast and easy to add a compatible wireless mouse, keyboard, or number pad to your receiver. You can mix, match, upgrade, or replace up to six devices—now or in the future—using just one USB port.
To connect a new device, you simply open the connection software, click "Pair new device", and turn the device off and on. That's it.
A tiny dynamo
The Unifying receiver packs plenty of power. Built with Logitech® Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, Logitech mice with the Unifying receiver give you the reliability of a cord—with the freedom of cordless. You'll enjoy fast data transmission with virtually no delays or dropouts.
Compatible with Logitech® Unifying receivers
Looking for a mouse or keyboard (or number pad) that is Unifying compatible? We'll help you find the right one.
SetPoint™ Software. Your mouse gets personal.
A mouse makeover
Your mouse gets the job done. It clicks. It scrolls. It gets you where you want to go. It might even do some fancy things—like zoom or flip documents.
If you have SetPoint, open it by clicking on the SetPoint icon (it's the tiny mouse and keyboard in your tray, if you're running Windows®) Or, you can select Logitech>Mouse and Keyboard>Mouse and Keyboard Settings from the Windows Start menu.
Your buttons, your way
Got a button you just don't use? You can change its function to suit your needs. Maybe your mouse has a zoom button, but you'd prefer to use it for document flipping. Here's all you need to do:
With some mice, like the MX™ Revolution and VX™ Revolution, you can even assign different functions to a button for different programs.
Pointer power
Your cursor is under your control with SetPoint. To move the way you want to, you can change the pointer speed and acceleration, turn on pointer trails, and enable Smart Move to automatically move the pointer to the default button in dialog boxes. In some cases, it also lets you adjust the scrolling speed.
Get ready for game time
Gamers, we've got a little something for you in there, too. You can enable game detection and choose game mode settings that give you the competitive edge.
Got juice?
Is the end near for your batteries? It's easy to find out—you just click the Mouse Batteries tab to see how they're doing. With some mice, it will even let you know how much time they've got left.
Need more help? Get step-by-step instructions for your mouse.
System Requirements
Windows-based PC
- Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows® 7, Windows® 8
- Internet connection
- USB port
Mac® computer
- Mac OS® X 10.5 or later
- Internet connection
- USB port
Warranty Information
- 3-year limited hardware warranty
Package Contents
- Logitech® Performance Mouse MX
- Micro-USB charging cable
- USB receiver
- Quick-start guide
- Tips guide
Part Number
Join our Australian Channels
We welcome you to join our Aussie communities with over 100,000 other Logitech fans
Come and join us today, click here
See our Special Offers
Check out our Special Offers on Logitech.com, save on Bundles and more!
Learn More


text:
624 Post St, San Francisco, CA | Directions 9410937.787948 -122.412009
Daily: 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin
Romantic spot – Charming, romantic place with a fireplace and white tableclothes. Located in historic Andrews Hotel, 2 blocks from Union Square. We were served bread with a house made dipping sauce. It's so yummie becareful not to fill up. Wonderful pasta dishes made with fresh pasta. I had the pasta with mushrooms, tomatoes and panchetta in a creamy tomato sauce, my friend had the special fish of the day, Sea Bass. Fish was cooked perfectly and served over amazing fresh vegtables. Very nice wine list and full bar. Friendly, professional staff. Reasonable price, too! We are making this our "go to" spot in SF.
Editorial Review – Cozy restaurant in the Andrews Hotel serves moderately priced Italian dishes prepared with fresh Californian ingredients.
Great Atmosphere, Make reservations – Went on a Sunday night and sat at the bar because I did not make reservations...make reservations. Started with a Pinot Grigio and the Caprese salad, both were excellent. For dinner I had the Salmone Saltado (salmon with a lemon, butter, caper sauce) it was ok, but I was not expecting spectacular with such a common, simple dish. The sauce was the perfect flavor and the salmon perfectly cooked. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was cozy and romantic. A little pricier than I would like for a Sunday night, my bill was $44, with only 2 glasses of wine and no dessert.
One of the Best – I have been visiting this great restaurant for 15 yeeas. Best service, food and atmosphere! Wonderful before or after the theatre! Make reservations in advance!
great, fine italian place – just visited this place on 3/30/05 with my parents, and was highly impressed with it. it's located at the andrews hotel on post street, and like the hotel, has an european feel. the service is very friendly, the food excellent (as well as extensive menu). i will definitely visit this place again - a nice alternative to other places close to union square.
Great experience – 3/24/04 Stayed at Hotel Rex and walked to Fino. Had a great dinner with great service. Would highly recommend for eating in the Union Square area.
warm, old-school italian – Just got back from dinner w/my husband & his parents after seeking a place to eat after a union square holiday walk to see the tree & holidiay window displays. We 1st had a drink at Le Coloniel (directly behind, in the alley). I recommend arriving early to do this as well. Our waiter was perfectly attentive. The food was tasty. We shared 2 salads 4 ways & had the calamari. Please get the calamari - very tasty. The only negative was w/the pasta. Each dish came with a different pasta, but all were overcooked by at least 5 minutes. It made us wonder if there was any true italian direction. You may wonder then, - why the high score? Well, everything else - the seafood, the pinot grigio, the service - wonderful! If they get the pasta timing correct - they would be exceptional.
A Neighborhood Favorite – After several years of living in the Lower Nob Hill/Theatre District, my partner and I finally decided to try the little Italian restaurant we'd walked past dozens of times. We just wonder what took us so long! Fino's menu isn't very adventurous, but every one of the familiar dishes is well-executed, and the service is extremely friendly and efficient. The ambience is what sets Fino apart - from the street, you can't see the rear dining room, but if you can get a seat back there by the romantic fireplace, be sure to do so. Fino is a great choice after shopping downtown or before a show.
Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Facebook to see what your friends are up to!
Do you have a review of Fino Restaurant on your blog? If you include the Citysearch image link (shown below) in your post, we'll automatically link to your review from the business profile page. Here's how our Linkback system works:
The Linkback system is free and automatic. It's really that easy.
To link to our business profile page, copy the html below to your web page.


text:
Here's my once-a-year attempt at getting my list up today.
All the help is greatly appreciated!
Take a glance here: http://www.nyfalls.com/waterfalls.html
and let me know what is missing.
The information I need:
Waterfall name (or park name, or placeholder name)
GPS coords, or acme/google map pinpointing the location, or approximate location
brief description or website link to description (especially if we have a message board topic on it)
Number of falls (if known)
Property status (this is very helpful)
What I add to that page gets reciprocated on the map.
anyone who helps this year will get credit at the bottom of the waterfall index page.
Thanks! I'll be adding these in batches.


text:
Most voters are against scrapping the 50p tax rate for top earners - including half of Tory supporters, a poll suggested just days before George Osborne unveils his annual Budget.
The findings of the survey, by ComRes for the Independent on Sunday and the Sunday Mirror, underline the scale of the political gamble being considered by the Chancellor.
Mr Osborne is reported to have accepted demands from Tory backbenchers for the change - which will put cash in the pocket of those earning £150,000-plus salaries.
But it is opposed by 58% of the voters polled, compared with 21% in favour.
Most vehemently hostile are Liberal Democrat supporters, 70% of whom said they wanted it to stay despite the party leadership accepting the change in return for extra taxes on wealth.
While they do not want them for the wealthiest, however, the survey showed voters are increasingly keen for the Chancellor to make tax cuts a priority on Wednesday.
Nearly two-thirds (62%) do not believe the Government is doing enough to get the economy going and public trust in Mr Osborne and Prime Minister David Cameron to run the economy has dropped by a point since November to 29%.
They will be encouraged politically however that, despite the public wranglings over tax breaks for high earners, confidence in their Labour rivals has plunged significantly faster.
Only 15% back Ed Miliband and shadow chancellor Ed Balls, six points down.
The drop in confidence did not prevent Labour moving back into an overall lead on voting preferences, gaining two points on a similar poll last month to stand at 40% with the Tories down two at 37% and the Lib Dems unchanged at 10%.
ComRes interviewed 2,010 adults online between March 14 and 16.
Labour Party Worker: New Labour Died in 2007 - Labour Died, Slowly, in 2011
Jeremy Cook: The 50p Tax Rate: It's Not a Good Scrap
Louise Phillips: Are the Lib Dems Giving Up More Than the Tories in Government?
Nicholas Barrett: The 1% Have Tripped and Landed in the Lifeboat
George Osborne 'will axe 50p tax rate' in 'last ditch battle' with Lib ...
The 50p tax trap for Conservatives | Ian Birrell | Comment is free ...
Osborne weighs 50p tax rate cut to 45p - FT.com
Budget 2012: Lib Dems drop opposition to scrapping 50p tax in new ...
50p tax cut opposed in exclusive Sunday Mirror budget poll... as Labour takes ...
Budget 2012: Where does Labour stand?
50p tax rate is damaging economy and delaying recovery from recession, warn ...


text:
80 Hamilton St, New London, CT | Directions 0632041.346000 -72.097600
All days, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thanks for a Great Birthday Lunch – Today was my birthday and my daughter came down from Boston to take me to lunch.
The lobster bisque and lobster salad roll was fit for a Queen !!!! Even on a cloudy drizzly day the pravilion was a pleasure. The staff were fun and friendy and the grounds are so clean. Thank you again !
Debi Straus
Excellent Fish&Chips The best ever! – A neet little hole in the wall! Sometimes this is what you want for great food! Verry clean. You can eat in the pavilion next to the boats that just caught your dinner.Verry NewEngland. Off the beaten path you may have to ask for directions. We go often and my wife is a stickler for being clean. Great summer time eating B+.
Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Facebook to see what your friends are up to!
Do you have a review of Captain Scott's Lobster Dock on your blog? If you include the Citysearch image link (shown below) in your post, we'll automatically link to your review from the business profile page. Here's how our Linkback system works:
The Linkback system is free and automatic. It's really that easy.
To link to our business profile page, copy the html below to your web page.


text:
Dear visitors of our website / dear Spartathletes,
We kindly inform you that the applications for participation in the Spartathlon 2014 race is 402 from 600 total.
It is necessary considered by the I.S.A. to inform all athletes about the progress of applications. Links are following.
SPARTATHLON is a historic ultra-distance foot race that takes place in September of every year in Greece. It is one of the most difficult and satisfying ultra-distance races in the world because of its unique history and background.
This page was created to provide you with information about the race, the history of the event, statistics, photos and information on how you can participate. In our pages you can also find the latest news from the International Spartathlon Association (I.S.A.) and details of our International Offices, which you may contact for more information.
The Spartathlon revives the footsteps of Pheidippides, an ancient Athenian long distance runner, who in 490 BC, before the battle of Marathon, was sent to Sparta to seek help in the war between the Greeks and the Persians. According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, Pheidippides arrived in Sparta the day after his departure from Athens. Inspired by the report of the Greek historian, in 1982 five officers of the British Royal Air Force (RAF), who were also long-distance runners, traveled to Greece, led by Colonel John Foden. Their purpose was to ascertain whether it was possible to cover the 250 kilometers separating the two towns in one and a half days. The enthusiastic British team showed that the report by Herodotus was entirely plausible.
A man is indeed able to cover 250 km in less than two days and in fact in less than 40 hours. After the success of the project, the architect of the feat, John Foden, began to envision the establishment of a race that would bring long distance runners to Greece from around the world to run on the trail of the ancient runner Pheidippides. The next year a multinational team of British, Greek and other enthusiastic supporters of the idea, led by Michael Callaghan, a philhellene, organized the First International Spartathlon (Open International Spartathlon Race), wherein the name for the race combines the Greek words for Sparta and Feat.
The race was held with the approval and supervision of the Athletics Federation with the participation of 45 runners from 11 countries and included the participation of women. The organizational success of this inaugural race and it's broad appeal were decisive to the subsequent establishment of the annual race.
Accordingly, in 1984 the International Association "Spartathlon" was founded, which since then has continuously organized the race each September. The choice of this month is because that is the time reported by Herodotus for Pheidippides' run to Sparta
Video Dedicated to the 30 years of SPARTATHLON
Remember Me
Quick Links
International Historical Ultramarathon Race ATHENS - SPARTA 246 klm
© Copyright 2013 Spartathlon. Hosted and Developed by NETFOCUS


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Disguised meaning
Clifford May's column, "Putin Plans to diminish the US and Obama" was an attack on Putin's plan to avoid war cleverly disguised as an attack on Putin.
Here's what May really means:
Putin's proposal for a peaceful solution to the carnage in Syria is a bump in the road toward the destruction of Syria. What we really need is a strong president who is quicker to send in the cruise missiles and quicker to respond to Israel's needs.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the The News Enterprise, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
|ZIP Code:


text:
By now, most everyone as seen the cuddly P. J. Huggabee teddy bear being sold in Marshall Field's stores throughout the state. Marshall Field's donates one bear to a child in foster care for every bear sold. First Lady Brenda Edgar created the program in 1994 to bring attention to child abuse and neglect, and to provide comfort for children entering DCFS custody. Since 1994, more than 10,000 bears have been donated to DCFS children. Bears purchased by consumers have a tag around their necks which contains information about what child abuse is, how to recognize it and how to report it, including the toll-free hotline number.
Using your best judgment on the age level and need of the child, all children entering protective custody should receive a teddy bear. Each field office has a contact person responsible for distributing bears. For information about the program, please contact Cheryl Conaway, Director of Special Events, at 217-785-1700.
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the First Lady will autograph P.J. bears purchased at Marshall Field's on State Street in Chicago on April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. In addition, Marshall Field's will collect toys and clothing for DCFS children at the State Street store between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please help spread the word about these two important events.


text:
We're sorry, we didn't find items that match your search. Please try again.
If you would like our assistance, please feel free to contact us at our toll free number 1-888-455-2940 or send us an e-mail
Thank you for shopping at Fabric.com.
Description: Designed by Graphic 45 for Wilmington Prints, this cotton print is perfect for quilting and craft projects as well as apparel and home décor accents. Colors include pink, green, blue, brown and cream.
go to product
Explore Fabric.com
We're here to help
Discover Fabric.com
Sewing Center
Give the gift of creativity.
A Fabric.com gift certificate is the perfect gift! Gifts from $10 and up.
#LoveFabric #MadeWithFabric #AskFabric #SewInLove


text:
HARRISONBURG, Va. – At the Duke Club Volunteer Weekend, January 24-25, the James Madison University Duke Club honored their 2013 Volunteers with their Annual Awards.
The Duke Club serves as the official fundraising arm for James Madison Athletics; providing support for student-athlete scholarships and the general operating budget. In 2013, the Duke Club had a banner year, with 2,783 members contributing over $1.9 million in support.
Though directed by six full-time staff members, the Duke Club relies upon its members for assistance and support in recruitment, engagement, and fundraising initiatives throughout the year. These volunteers spent thousands of hours, collectively, working on efforts across not just Virginia, but the Country as well.
2013 recipients for recognition included:
Event of the Year: Shenandoah Valley Duke Club Poker Tournament
Chapter of the Year: Shenandoah Valley
Lifetime Achievement Award: Donna Harper (Shenandoah Valley)
All "Iron Dukes" Team: Donna Harper (Shenandoah Valley), Bob Golson (Shenandoah Valley), Dick Mason (Shenandoah Valley), Barry Saadatmand (Richmond), Steve Brown (Richmond), Craig Phaup (Peninsula), Cam Miller (Tidewater), Hal Yuill (Tidewater), Jason Murphy (Tidewater), Mike Glover (Tidewater), Connor Butler (Student Duke Club), Erik Pitzer (Shenandoah Valley),Kevin Kelly (NOVA), Zac Hittie (Shenandoah Valley)
Dave Biancamano, Associate Athletic Director for Fundraising and External Development, commented, "without these individuals and our over 2,700 members, the mission of the Duke Club in providing world class opportunities for student-athletes in competition and the classroom would be painstakingly difficult to achieve. On behalf of all our 18 teams, Coaches, Administrators, and 400 plus student-athletes, we thank you for your efforts!"
For more information on the Duke Club and how you can be involved, please visit, JMUSports.com/DukeClub or contact a staff member via phone (540-568-6461) or email (email@example.com).


text:
Mathison: Toxic kisses? Lead in lipstickMaybe you read the recent Food and Drug Administration report about lipstick. But you need to know about it whether you wear it, or kiss someone who does.
By: Dr. Susan Mathison, Areavoices.com blogger, INFORUM
Maybe you read the recent Food and Drug Administration report about lipstick.
But you need to know about it whether you wear it, or kiss someone who does.
As a daily lipstick user, I was really appalled to learn that the majority of lipsticks contain lead.
The worst offender: Maybelline's Color Sensational in Pink Petal, coming in at 7.19 parts per million in lead content according the FDA report. To put this in perspective, candy sold in the U.S. cannot exceed 0.1 parts per million. Not so pretty in pink.
The FDA counters that this is not a fair comparison, suggesting "It is not scientifically valid to equate the risk to consumers presented by lead levels in candy, a product intended for ingestion, with that associated with lead levels in lipstick, a product intended for topical use and ingested in much smaller quantities than candy.
"Although we do not believe that the lead content found in our recent lipstick analyses poses a safety concern, we are evaluating whether there may be a need to recommend an upper limit for lead in lipstick in order to further protect the health and welfare of consumers."
The widely circulated statement that women eat about 5 pounds of lipstick in their lifetime has been calculated to be false, but even if I'm not eating it, I'd rather not have lead in my lipstick.
Lead is a proven neurotoxin that can cause learning problems and is also linked to infertility and miscarriage.
The FDA does control the dyes and colorants used in products, and lipsticks are required to be processed using a more limited list considered safe for mucous membranes.
The cosmetics industry and the FDA take the position that tiny amounts of hazardous chemicals found in personal care products pose no threat to human health. Safety data is able to show that there are no short-term health consequences such as rashes, swelling or eye irritation.
But what about daily exposure over months and years? Most chemicals in cosmetics have not been tested for their potential to cause long-term health problems such as cancer, neurologic conditions or reproductive harm.
The ban of BPA is a prime example. It was found to be harmful and eventually was taken out of circulation in many products. But it took time and effort on the part of concerned consumers to convince companies to do so.
Cosmetic companies promote health and beauty and have large research and development budgets. I think it would be in their best interests, as well as ours, to reduce potential toxicities in their products, from a marketing perspective and an ethical standpoint. Though the medical literature has never reported a case of lead poisoning from lipstick, and likely never will, it makes sense to minimize its use.
Reading labels is a great idea, but lead is not on the disclosed ingredient list on my lipstick tube. Most exposures to lead are related to lead-based paints and plumbing solder, used until 1978.
Primary prevention is necessary because the effects of lead appear to be irreversible and build up over time. The goal of primary prevention is to ensure that all homes become lead-safe and that we reduce environmental exposures from soil, dust, paint and water.
In the April 2008 issue of Current Opinion in Pediatrics, Dr. David Bellinger suggested that no level of lead exposure appears to be 'safe.' Even blood test readings under the current guideline of 10 micrograms per deciliter are associated with neurodevelopmental deficits. Primary prevention of exposure provides the best hope of stamping out this preventable disease.
We live in a safer environment than our parents and grandparents. And while we don't want to live afraid of our own shadow, it seems reasonable that products should be made with the lowest levels of lead and other toxins possible.
We keep questioning and learning and encouraging our families to lead healthier lives, and our companies to make safer products based on ever evolving data on what truly is safe.
If you want to find out where your favorite brand and color of lipstick ranked in testing go to http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#expanalyses
Dr. Susan Mathison founded Catalyst Medical Center in Fargo and created PositivelyBeautiful.com.
Tags: susan mathison, shesays, fashion, health, columns


text:
Espresso Machines - Semi-Automatic
- 1 - 2 of 2
- We Price Match!
The Expobar Brewtus IV-R is one of the most advanced semi-automatic espresso machines available to the prosumer and light duty commercial market. This model features two independently operated boilers, one for brewing and the other for steaming. By having two boilers, result in greater brew temperature stability and superior steam pressure. Exclusive to the Brewtus IV models, is a dedicated control switch that lets you deactivate the steam boiler and operate just the brew boiler....
The newest generation of the vibration-pump operated, plumbable Expobar Brewtus light duty commercial and prosumer espresso machines will let you brew and steam in perfect autonomy. The Brewtus IV-P is equipped with two independently operated boilers—one dedicated to brewing and the other to steaming operations. A very unique feature on this machine is that it is set up to use either a water line or work with included reservoir. Expobar has upgraded the Brewtus IV-P to include a...
- 1 - 2 of 2
- We Price Match!


text:
Set Location
Find Location By Zip Code:
Select Time Zone:
Sorry, thisTV is not available in your area.
Please keep checking back as we add more markets.
Thank you.
A hired hand is assigned to help a mine owner transport silver across the border to Texas during the Mexican Revolution.


text:
Isopod 300 Nemo
Isopod 300 Nemo: Isopod™ has a unique pole configuration that has been wind tunnel and computer-optimized to withstand extreme winds, resisting breakage by allowing pole flex.
Isopod 300 Nemo Specs:
- Weight TBD)
- 240 sq ft (22.3 sq m)
- Over 40 guy-out points and 10 primary ground anchors lock Isopod™ to the ground. Internally deployable vents and mesh pockets, including specialized radio pockets, ensure livability
- Includes high strength DAC poles, duffle style carry bag, snow stakes, and repair kit
Isopod 300 Nemo: Isopod™ fabrics are custom designed with additional UV and abrasion resistance.
Isopod 300 Nemo: The removable inner canopy is composed largely of APRI™, a metallic fabric that increases interior warmth.
Isopod 300 Nemo: A large Dyneema-reinforced snow skirt around the perimeter of Isopod™ can be used to seal out weather.
In stock items will ship within the next business day. Available item(s) is/are available to order. Most available items will ship within 9 business days, sometimes the process is faster and of course it will ship to you ASAP. There might be some exceptions, example: supplier is out of stock or manufacturing delays. If you have any doubt your item is in stock please call us at 303-984-4649.
For shipping rates and/or international shipping rates and policies, please click here.
If you placed an order at 123Mountain and you don't like it just send it back for a refund, applicable for the item not shipping costs*. Ship it back and as long as your item is in unused condition with original tags, boxes, etc. Please follow the steps at Return Policy Page.
No returns on sale / promotional / discounted item(s).
* Even if the shipping was free we paid the carrier for the service provided and we will deduct $7.95 for Economy, $12.95 for Ground, etc.
Not stoked on your gear? Looking to return it? No problem, we have an Unlimited Return Policy as long as item(s) is/are in UNUSED CONDITION. We try to guarantee complete satisfaction with unlimited lifetime returns. If at any time - now, next month, in 30 years - you're not 100% satisfied, send your gear back for a refund. No questions asked. Check out Return Policy Page here. No returns on sale / promotional / discounted items, though.
PRICE MATCH WARRANTY x 2!
We need your help to always make sure 123Mountain has the best prices! You may even benefit in the process. If you find an identical product at a lower price and in stock through another online site we will refund two times the difference.
Here's how it works:
• Place the order on 123Mountain.com at our current price.
• Email us within 24 hours that you are requesting a price match, including a link to the site where you saw the lower price.
• We will adjust the price and take care of your refund.
For further information please go to 100% SATISFACTION page.
We offer three types of membership; Elite, Premium and Standard. Each membership group has fantastic advantages everything from store credit to an extra 10% OFF and FREE shipping.
Find out more which membership level that fits you the best, click here.


text:
Saints Use Strong Bullpen Performance to Edge Truett-McConnell
Contact: Steve Cunha, firstname.lastname@example.com
DAHLONEGA, GA – The North Georgia baseball team got back in the win column on Wednesday night as they rallied to beat Truett-McConnell 4-3 at Bob Stein Stadium.
The win snaps a two-game losing streak for the Saints (11-5), while the Bears (10-12-1) lost their sixth straight contest.
Truett McConnell got on the board first in the second inning when they chased Saints starter Wes Coberly and scored a pair of runs on three hits. Coberly struggled to find his rhythm and the strike zone early and head coach Tom Cantrell kept him on a short leash.
Jacob Beauchamp came on in relief and pitched effectively, going 4.2 innings, striking out four and surrendering one earned run to pick up his second win of the season. Chip Fleming and Reese Patten followed Beauchamp and hit their spots, allowing only two hits over the final 3.1 innings. Patten worked the final 2.1 innings to earn his first save of the season.
The Saints cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the third when Matthew Black led off the inning with a single to right field and moved into scoring position on a failed pickoff attempt. After two quick outs, Bears starter Chance Yeargin hit Jordan Erisman and Travis Naraine followed with a two-out single up the middle, plating Black who just beat the throw coming from center.
North Georgia would take the lead for good an inning later thanks in part to a costly miscue and timely hitting. Kenny Bellavance led off the frame with a bouncer to third and Truett McConnell's Brett Clifton made a throwing error to allow Bellavance to move into scoring position. After a Dustin Carpenter strike out, Andrew Gordon walked and Black followed with a double to deep right center, plating both Bellavance and Gordon. Black advanced to third on a wild pitch and Derek Hooper hit a sac fly to right, giving the Saints the 4-2 lead.
When the dust settled at the end of the fourth North Georgia pushed across three runs on just one hit.
Truett McConnell responded in the top of the fifth, cutting the lead to just one when Ross Roberts led off with a triple down the right field line and later came around to score when Same Eure hit a frozen rope to right field. Beauchamp would settle down and retire the next two batters to get out of the jam.
All the offensive fireworks happened early and over the final three half innings the pitchers for both squads dominated.
Offensively, Matt Black went 2 -4 with a pair of runs scored and pair of RBI's and Erisman went 2-3.
The Saints return this weekend, March 10-11, when they travel to Savannah to take on PBC foe Armstrong Atlantic in a three-game series.


text:
County Home » Departments »
Sheriff's Office » Operations
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Operations Bureau
is made up of seven units under the command of a Sheriff's Captain. The most visible of these units is
Patrol. These deputies are responsible for responding to emergency calls
for service, criminal investigations, and crime prevention through neighborhood
and beat patrols. Patrol has one Main Station in
Eureka, outstations in
Garberville, Hoopa, and
McKinleyville, and five resident deputy posts.
The Main Station deputies are responsible for patrolling the unincorporated areas of the county
from the Trinidad area to the Stafford area.
The Garberville deputies patrol from the
Stafford area south to the Humboldt county line. The correctional officer
works at the station processing arrests made in the southern Humboldt area
and transporting them to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility when necessary.
The Hoopa station deputies patrol the eastern
part of Humboldt County including Willow Creek and Hoopa. The correctional
officer there performs the same duties as the Garberville correctional officer.
There are four resident deputy posts in Humboldt
County. The communities of Orick, Orleans, Bridgeville, and
Shelter Cove are assigned a deputy to live and patrol them.
:: Operations
Corrections ::
:: Stations ::
Press Releases


text:
Hawaii's Fireknife Championship: Hot, hot, hot
Demonstrating amazing hand-eye coordination and acrobatic skill, the reigning champion reclaimed his title Saturday at the World Fireknife Championship at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu. The winner, Joseph Cadousteau, last year became the first contestant from Tahiti to win top honors. The modern fire-knife dance involves the rapid twirling of razor-sharp knifes with both ends ablaze. It stems from an ancient knife dance performed by Samoan warriors to frighten their enemies. Cadousteau won the senior (adult) division. Honors were also awarded for juniors ages 6 to 11 and ages 12 to 17, as well as in the open group category.
-- Jay Jones
|Reporters and editors involved in creating and writing these cruise articles are in no way affiliated with any links that are placed on the pages. Read our full editorial policy.


text:
en (what's this?)
This graph is based on information collected from Alexa toolbar. May be you
wish to use their toolbar
and recommend it to your visitors. Download Alexa Toolbar.
If you would like to let your visitors know about this page
make a link from your site. Here is the link to this page:
You may create your own banners or use ours. Also you may just copy and
paste this banner to your site.
Some useful banners can be found


text:
According to the story written by Michael Schmidt, the amount of time players were out with injuries increased by 26 percent from 2006 to 2008. While the 2009 season is right at half way, the injury numbers are similar to the previous year when players spent more time on the disabled list than ever before.
Of course, the first thing I thought of, as most people should, is the notion that players are hurt more because they aren't 'roiding to become stronger and more resilient to the physical pressures of the game. It may not just be the human-growth hormones and steroids, or lack thereof, that may be the culprit for the injury increase. Players in the past openly used amphetamines to make it through the season. The league began testing for amphetamines, which ease pain and increase reaction time, .
"What stimulants do is create an unrealistic self-confidence for the athlete, and they think their body can do things that it, at times, really can't," said John Hoberman, a professor at the University of Texas, in The Times' report. "These drugs postpone the symptoms of injuries, symptoms that restrain athletes from playing hurt. They are no longer there, and players are realizing that they can't play hurt."
Barry Axelrod, a player agent and treasurer of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, believes the rise in injuries may be attributed players' bodies becoming weak and frail due to previous enhancers/amphetamines use.
"The side effects from the steroids has increased injuries because players were more fragile and their muscles were becoming too big, and the training was too intense for the body," Axelrod said in the report.
And it may just be the players are protecting their bank accounts by not playing with any bit of pain. A player with a contract worth $12 million for the next three years will think twice about playing with a weird pain in his right ankle.
While I think the use (or non-use) of such drugs may have something to do with the increase in injuries, I tend to believe the problem has more to do with money than anything.
There was a day in most professional sports when the league was simply trying to make it, to be successful. And at the time, players were expected to be tough before they were expected to be good. Now it is the other way around. Players are expected to be good before they are tough.
Players were also paid a hell of a lot less back, and some of them probably had other, primary jobs. So when they played, they played to play the game. Now, the game is often secondary to the glamour of being a pro player or secondary to the big paychecks. And this has a direct effect on whether or not players are willing to grit it out and play with some pain.
Now I don't know if injuries are increasing in other sports, like football, hockey or basketball, but I would imagine they are. The correlation between higher pay and more injuries is a reality. Prove me wrong.
I like to think of the old NFL days when players, especially linemen, would play through an important playoff game with a broken wrist, a broken nose and a patched eye. These guys were tough. They were tough because they wanted to win. They saw success in their careers through winning as a team. Now, it seems, success is completely individual and has nothing to do with whether the team is good or not. Today, winning is just the icing on the cake of a lucrative career.
Baseball, if it wants to generate tough, dedicated players, needs to take the first step and impose a salary cap. Otherwise, in 10 or 15 years we will be watching a bunch of mama's boys who will refuse to play in the rain, play with a sore bicep and they won't play decent baseball. Is that what baseball wants? A league full of pretty boys and no grit? It's time for players to toughen up, grow a good mustache and play some hard-nosed baseball already.


text:
For a team that has only made the playoffs four times heading into this season, the current Golden Eagles have waited their whole lives for a season like this one. They've got eight wins, which is tied for third most in school history. They're still alive in the Class 4A state playoffs, coming off the most lopsided postseason victory ever for the program -- a 49-22 win over DAR in last week's first round.
The journey continues Friday night when Jacksonville (8-3) plays a second-round game Friday at Oneonta (10-1), which ended the regular season ranked No. 2 in 4A.
"We've been working since summer of last year for this," junior linebacker Savon Parker said. "We came up short last year. It just feels really good to be part of this team."
Even the oldest of the Jacksonville players were only in middle school when the Golden Eagles made the Class 4A playoffs in 2009, its last appearance. And the last time Jacksonville made the second round was in 1999. Senior Reid Hobbs was 4, Parker was 2 and coach Clint Smith was 22 and just getting into coaching.
"That was my first year as a head coach. I was down at Trinity Presbyterian down in Oxford," Smith said. "We went 5-4, which was the first winning season in Trinity history, then the next year we won the state championship in eight-man football."
With Smith now coaching in his second year at Jacksonville, the trip of a lifetime for the Golden Eagles has been quite a ride.
In Week 9, Jacksonville's Class 4A, Region 5 finale with rival Alexandria ended up being a win-or-go-home situation. Jacksonville won the game 24-23 and wound up finishing second in the region.
The Golden Eagles followed the huge win with a 55-21 loss to Class 3A third-ranked Saks the following week and trailed 16-0 to DAR in the early minutes of the first round of the playoffs last week.
"We've had a lot of ups and downs, but we've done a good job of keeping our focus and being able to rebound from bad situations," Hobbs said. "We'd go down 16-0 and score 49 unanswered points. The level of focus has changed."
Jacksonville's focus has allowed the Golden Eagles to know when to have fun and when to take more of a business-like approach. Smith said players are experiencing winning like never before, so a certain amount of excitement is natural, but added Jacksonville has to handle the success and move forward with the season all at once.
"When you step out onto the field for practice or a game, something has to change," Hobbs said. "You go from hanging out and laughing with friends or doing school work to focusing on practice and getting ready for the game."
Preparation is going to be key for Friday night's game against second-ranked Oneonta. The Redskins have defeated Jacksonville in all four of their previous matchups and have finished as the 4A state runner-up the last two seasons.
This season, Oneonta is averaging 47.2 points a game, scoring at least 50 points in six games, and allowing 9.9 points a game. The Redskins are fresh off a 56-0 win over West Limestone in the first round.
"They're very well-rounded, which you can tell when you watch film on them," Smith said. "They're very seasoned, you can tell they've been in two Super Sixes by the way they handle themselves and adversity on the field. They're just a very mature, fundamental team."
However, Hobbs pointed out that once you make it past the first round of the playoffs, every team is good and is capable of winning. That includes Jacksonville, which is a win against Oneonta away from its first quarterfinals appearance in school history.
"It's not like we've playing a seven-game series with them. It's one game," Smith said. "What's great about the playoffs is anything can happen. It's whoever plays best that night. There'll be time after the season to think about the things we have accomplished. Right now, we're just focused on Oneonta and how far we can go."
Brandon Miller covers prep sports for The Star. He can be reached at 256-235-3575 or follow him on Twitter @bmiller_star


text:
Could have gotten 32 F-22 Raptors for about the same price.
Click Here if you Like this Comment 1 person like this.
The LPs considered F22s too far in advance of the rest of the world - per their destroy the American advantage program - so they killed it when they were able to.
Click Here if you Like this Comment
The most important of the JSF variants is the Marine Corps´ F-35B, the Short Take Off / Vertical Landing (STOVL) replacement for the AV-8B Harrier.Without the F-35B, the flat-tops of the Gator Navy lose a significant capability.What is most frustrating with the program at this point, isn´t so much the airframe or powerplant, but the systems.All F-35 variants lack a Heads-Up Display ("HUD"), instead the aviators who will fly the jets will rely upon a synthetic vision helmet which incredibly allows the pilot to "see through" the aircraft as blind spots are replaced by sensor mounted imagery. Getting this system to work correctly and without "lag" has been a major effort.If it were up to me, I would have saved the synthetic vision for a later "Block" or "spiral" improvement of the platform. An F-35 equipped with AESA radar and Helmet-Mounted Cueing capability, sans synthetic vision, is still a very credible system.
Click Here if you Like this Comment 1 person like this.
Agree #3.And there is a whole bushel basket of other problems also, as is with any advanced aircraft.Now that the F-22 machinery has been dismantled at Lockheed, one would guess it will never come back.F-45 on the drawing board? Or will this be the last "manned" aircraft??
Click Here if you Like this Comment 1 person like this.
Am I the only one bothered by the $117,750,000.00 EACH price tag????? Is this thing gold plated and diamond encrusted?
Click Here if you Like this Comment 1 person like this.


text:
UPDATE: Lawmakers Hire Lawyer For Fighting Sioux DisputeBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Legislative leaders voted Friday to hire an attorney to attempt to intervene in a lawsuit over the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.
By: Dale Wetzel, Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Legislative leaders voted Friday to hire an attorney to attempt to intervene in a lawsuit over the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.
The Legislative Management Committee voted 12-5 to hire Bismarck attorney Pat Durick to defend the Legislature's interests in the case. Durick declined comment.
The committee includes the Legislature's Democratic and Republican floor leaders, and handles the Legislature's business when lawmakers are not in session.
Committee chairman and House majority leader Rep. Al Carlson, R-Fargo, argued the dispute risks curtailing the Legislature's power over North Dakota's public colleges.
"This is a big deal," Carlson said. "If we sit on the sidelines, I think it is a huge mistake."
The Board of Higher Education is suing Secretary of State Al Jaeger in an attempt to block a June vote on a law that requires the university's teams to be known as the Fighting Sioux. The law also requires the university to keep a logo that shows the profile of an American Indian warrior.
The NCAA considers the nickname and logo offensive to American Indians, and as long as they're used, the university faces sanctions. UND cannot host postseason tournaments, nor can its teams wear uniforms that feature the nickname or logo during postseason play.
The higher education board has asked the North Dakota Supreme Court to hear the lawsuit directly, without assigning it first to a lower court for review. The board asserts that the law infringes on its constitutional power to regulate North Dakota's university system.
The board also wants the court to rule that Jaeger can't put the law to a public vote. Fighting Sioux nickname supporters have turned in referendum petitions with almost 17,000 signatures to demand a vote.
John Bjornson, a staff attorney for the Legislative Council, which is the Legislature's research arm, said the Supreme Court was likely to allow the Legislature to intervene in the case. It has already allowed the group that submitted the referendum petitions to do so, Bjornson said. The high court, which initially set a March 2 deadline for filings in the case, has extended the deadline to March 6.
Carlson said the board's legal arguments contend that the Legislature controls the finances of the university system's 11 public colleges, but that the board's other regulatory powers over the system are almost unfettered. He questioned whether the board's logic would also apply to legislative proposals that would seek to restrict tuition increases and authorize building projects.
"This is a very far-reaching case," Carlson said. "This is a very serious deal."
Five of the six Democrats on the Republican-controlled Legislative Management Committee voted against hiring an attorney; the exception was House Democrat leader Jerry Kelsh of Fullerton. Rep. Shirley Meyer, D-Dickinson, requested an analysis of the cost of the Fighting Sioux law.
Carlson originally sponsored the law, which lawmakers approved last March. Supporters argued the law might persuade the NCAA to renounce its planned sanctions. But when the NCAA refused to budge, lawmakers relented and voted in November to repeal the legislation.
The repeal galvanized supporters of the Fighting Sioux nickname, and they circulated petitions to force a June vote on whether to reinstate the law. Advocates are also circulating petitions to put a constitutional amendment on the state ballot to permanently brand UND sports teams with the nickname.
Democrats think Carlson should shoulder much of the blame for the nickname imbroglio, which contributed to their opposition of hiring an attorney.
In an interview Friday, Meyer said taxpayers will bear the cost to hire lawyers for Jaeger, the Board of Higher Education and the Legislature itself.
"I'm getting to the place of, what is this costing our taxpayers? That is the bottom line," Meyer said. "It's created this whole can of worms."
Rep. Chuck Damschen, R-Hampden, said he did not want the Legislature to advocate blocking a public vote on the law, a sentiment Carlson said he shared.
"The issue should be voted on first, and if it's passed, if someone wants to challenge the constitutionality of it, then that would be the time to do that — but not to do it to deny the people the vote," Damschen said.
Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, who is an attorney, said the Supreme Court may conclude the dispute isn't ready for its review.
"Until the voters vote on it," Hogue said, "we don't know whether we have a law to construe or not."
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
Tags: fighting sioux, news, sports, und, updates


text: Close SLUB KNIT BASEBALL TEE Style: 9638515C 24.9 24.9 7.49 7.49 $24.90 $7.49 Read Reviews Knock your weekend look out of the park. Pick up an easy fitting casual classic with the delicious slub texture you crave. Wide crew neck with contrasting trimContrasting three-quarter raglan sleevesShirttail hemSlub textured knitCotton/ModalMachine washImported


text:
Updated Nov 12, 2012 - 7:44 pm
Diamondbacks, others react to Bryce Harper over Wade Miley
Bryce Harper hit .270 for the Washington Nationals, smacking 22 home runs and tallying 59 RBI, a number that was good enough for 56th in the N.L.
So naturally Harper deserved the National League Rookie of the Year Award, right?
Well, the award was given to Harper Monday, much to the dismay of players and media alike.
Here is a sampling of what they had to say:
Now we know that it's officially a popularity contest... "@jonmorosi: Bryce Harper is the NL Rookie of the Year over Wade Miley."— Brad Ziegler (@bradziegler) November 12, 2012
I'm glad reporters' ballots are public knowledge now. Hopefully they will take away future voting rights for ones who submit awful ballots.— Brad Ziegler (@bradziegler) November 13, 2012
Wow. Wow. #DBacks RT/ @jaysonst: one voter left Wade Miley off his ballot completely. Bill Center of San Diego voted Harper/Frazier/Alonso.— Steve Berthiaume (@BertDbacks) November 13, 2012
Unreal... #robbed— Daniel Hudson (@DHuddy41) November 12, 2012
Bryce had a really good season guys, he really did. I just feel like one month shouldn't win or lose you an award. Wade should have won, IMO— Daniel Hudson (@DHuddy41) November 13, 2012
Bill Center of San Diego Union Tribune left Miley off ballot...was only person who had Padre Yonder Alonso on the ballot. #Homer— Vince Marotta (@Vincemarotta) November 12, 2012
Congrats to @wademiley36 on an amazing season. Certainly think he deserved to win but congrats to Harper. Wade is ROY in our hearts.— Josh Rawitch (@joshrawitch) November 12, 2012
Who votes on these awards??? @mlb #embarrassing #robbed #ROY— David Hernandez (@DHern_30) November 12, 2012
Bryce Harper totally deserved the Rookie of the Year Award over Wade Miley, especially if you don't care about stats. #Dbacks— Adam Green (@theAdamGreen) November 12, 2012
Yonder Alonso over Wade MIley is pretty awful.— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) November 13, 2012
Judging from all the #dbacks Tweets, Wade Miley's teammates certainly have his back.— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) November 13, 2012
- Beckett, Puig silence D-backs in series-clinching win for Dodgers: By The Numbers
- D-backs' Bolsinger struggles in first career start
- Ethier's HR propels Dodgers over Diamondbacks
- D-backs lose early lead, fall to Dodgers: By The Numbers
- Reserve outfielder Tony Campana supplies spark during D-backs' sluggish start
- Tim Kurkjian, ESPN MLB Insider - Thursday April 17Tim Kurkjian talks about the Diamondbacks' tough start to the season.
- Bickley Blast - Thursday April 17Bickley blasts Kevin Towers' philosophy and the need for an analytics GM.
- Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO - Thursday April 17Is it too early to make a change?
- Kevin Towers, D-backs GM - Wednesday April 16Can the D-backs weather the storm?
- Jay Franklin, Archie Bradley's agent - Tuesday April 15Archie Bradley's agent clarifies his comments he made while talking to Ken Rosenthal.
- Mike Bolsinger, D-backs pitcher - Tuesday April 15D-backs pitcher Mike Bolsinger talks about his MLB debut.
- Kirk Gibson, D-backs manager - Tuesday April 15D-backs manager Kirk Gibson talks about the team's pitching woes.


text:
Alexandra Nappi weds Steven Lacroix
Alexandra Nappi and Steven Lacroix were married July 20 in St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Southington, by Rev. Ronald May. A reception followed at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills in Middletown.
The bride is the daughter of Arthur Nappi of Southington and of Roberta Nappi of Bristol, and the granddaughter of Roberta Wall and the late William Wall, Catherine Nappi and the late Arthur Nappi.
Read more of this story and more!
7-Day Subscribers have FREE access to everything on rep-am.com and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE to register and activate your access,.
Not a subscriber?
You can purchase a single-day subscription for only $0.75 to read this and access all of our content and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE purchase a single day subscription.
Become an electronic subscriber to the Republican-American for only $8 a month. CLICK HERE.
Follow Us


text:
After writing an appreciation of actress Mayo Methot here previously, I was a bit surprised to come across a B movie the other night on TCM that offered evidence of the effect that her life had on her career and looks. While desultorily watching Brother Rat and a Baby (1940) I was a bit surprised to spy Mayo Methot (seen earlier in the 1930s at left) as a fellow passenger on a bus with central characters Eddie Albert and Jane Bryan (seen with baby below). What a change in her appearance and demeanor from just a few years before! The poor woman had gone from tough and bouncy and occasionally touching to just tough, wan and shopworn. It must have been particularly humiliating for the actress to appear in a role that was barely noticable after hoping for a career upturn, particularly after her marriage to Humphrey Bogart in 1938. The camera, which was never kind to Mayo's looks, recorded her physical deterioration from alcoholism with brutal accuracy here. Not surprisingly, this was 36 year old Mayo Methot's last movie. Though her husband tried to encourage her to pursue stage and character work fitfully, he was increasingly absorbed in his own frustrations at this time, which found him making what he regarded as among the worst films of his film career, The Return of Doctor X (1939), just prior to his breakthrough into more challenging leading parts beginning with High Sierra (1941). From a 21st century viewpoint one of the strangest features of Brother Rat and a Baby may have been the fact that, in the sequence of the movie featuring Methot as an anonymous passenger, the parents, seeking a moment's respite from tending their baby at a bus rest stop, accept the offer of this complete stranger to look after their tyke! And this movie was made after the Lindbergh Baby kidnapping? The fact that Methot gives the lad a valuable diamond to play with which he proceeds to swallow was apparently meant to be an uproarious feature of the scene. I thought it was as tedious as naming the baby "Commemencement" since he'd been born just before the father (Eddie Albert) had graduated college.
The overall intelligence of all the cast seemed well below average in this movie. The only cast member who seemed determined to take advantage of a college education and carve out a career through hard work rather than just connections and chiseling was, perhaps prophetically, Ronald Reagan, who kept wanting to get back to his office rather than pitching woo to bespectacled cutie pie Jane Wyman. Fortunately, Reagan's acting got a bit more convincing and, for a time, at least, his rapport with Wyman bloomed off screen as well. The pair were married from 1940 until 1948 and had two children.
The film of Brother Rat and a Baby was a follow-up to the innocuous college comedy Brother Rat (1938), which had turned out to be a hit for all involved, including Wayne Morris, Priscilla Lane, Ronald Reagan, his future wife, Jane Wyman and Jane Bryan as well as Eddie Albert, who received the biggest career boost from the picture. The story was based on the hit Broadway play, "Brother Rat" by VMI grad Fred F. Finklehoffe and John Monks, Jr. It told the embroidered adventures of some underclassmen at at a school very like Virginia Military Institute, though the movie version was a bit bizarre since the men who starred in the movie were closer to thirty rather than new college grad's ages. Reality never stopped a studio, much less Warner Brothers, from milking a concept dry, now did it?
Friday, March 13, 2009
Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom )


text:
Protein Power: 7 Ways to Eat Lean Ground Beef
This protein-rich, iron-rich food can be a healthy addition to your diet, if you do it right. Here, seven easy ground beef recipes that keep it lean.
comments powered by Disqus
more galleries
- 20 Mad Men-Inspired CocktailsChannel your inner Don Draper.
- Game OnThe NBA Playoff workout playlist.
- Out Cold10 ways to get better sleep.
- Comeback KidsSeven athletes who couldn't stay retired.


text: Now you can burn CDs and DVDs, duplicate DVDs and back up data all with one device. The Kanguru DVD Duplicator can copy virtually any DVD or CD (audio, software, etc.) without ever turning on your computer. One touch recording and automatic format detection make the Kanguru DVD Duplicator incredibly easy to use. Simply pop in a master DVD, pop in a blank DVDR/RW and begin duplicating! As an added benefit, the Kanguru 1 to 1 DVD Duplicator can be connected to a PC or Mac for custom burning.


text: Gordon Wins At Phoenix By Steve Kelly March 2, 2011 4:49 PM Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Check out these great photos of the race! Filed Under: nascar, phoenix Category: Sports Share on Facebook Share on Twitter More Leave a comment Send to a friend! Print this page Pin it! Reddit This! Share on Tumblr! More From Z94 Coachella Creates Environmentally Friendly Arcade Black Stone Cherry Dish on Deserted Island Playlists and Florida Georgia Line Hit 'Stay' Hellyeah Unveil Bloody 'Sangre Por Sangre' Video, Debut New Live Lineup DevilDriver's Dez Fafara Talks Music Influences, Offers Industry Advice + More Best of the Web


text:
The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI)
Raising Awareness & Funding Research Through ArtQuestions? Email us or call: (810) 637-5586 ---
Nancy Rogers
Hendersonville, NC USA
Width: 9" Length: 9"
Materials/Techniques: All cotton materials, bias strips used for the design, hand appliquéd in place, machine stippling in the background.
Artist Statement: I have enjoyed making small Celtic quilts and pillows. I wanted to make one for AAQI.
Contact Nancy
This quilt has Fast Finish Triangles.